Pound-Force Converter - Convert lbf to Newton, kgf, dyne & More Units
Result:
1 lbf = 4.44822162 N
How Pound-Force Conversion Works
1
Input Force
Enter pound-force value
2
Select Units
Choose target unit
3
Apply Formula
Use conversion factor
F₂ = F₁ × k
Conversion formula
Conversion Formulas
From Pound-Force (lbf):
To Newton:N = lbf × 4.4482
To kgf:kgf = lbf × 0.4536
To dyne:dyn = lbf × 444,822
To ozf:ozf = lbf × 16
To Pound-Force (lbf):
From Newton:lbf = N ÷ 4.4482
From kgf:lbf = kgf ÷ 0.4536
From dyne:lbf = dyn ÷ 444,822
From ozf:lbf = ozf ÷ 16
Pound-Force Conversion Table
| lbf | Newton (N) | kgf | Dyne | ozf | gf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.445 | 0.045 | 44482 | 1.6 | 45.4 |
| 0.5 | 2.224 | 0.227 | 222411 | 8.0 | 226.8 |
| 1 | 4.448 | 0.454 | 444822 | 16.0 | 453.6 |
| 2 | 8.896 | 0.907 | 889644 | 32.0 | 907.2 |
| 5 | 22.241 | 2.268 | 2224111 | 80.0 | 2268.0 |
| 10 | 44.482 | 4.536 | 4448222 | 160.0 | 4535.9 |
| 20 | 88.964 | 9.072 | 8896443 | 320.0 | 9071.8 |
| 25 | 111.206 | 11.340 | 11120554 | 400.0 | 11339.8 |
| 50 | 222.411 | 22.680 | 22241108 | 800.0 | 22679.6 |
| 75 | 333.617 | 34.019 | 33361662 | 1200.0 | 34019.4 |
| 100 | 444.822 | 45.359 | 44482216 | 1600.0 | 45359.2 |
| 200 | 889.644 | 90.718 | 88964432 | 3200.0 | 90718.5 |
| 500 | 2224.111 | 226.796 | 222411081 | 8000.0 | 226796.2 |
| 1000 | 4448.222 | 453.592 | 444822162 | 16000.0 | 453592.4 |
| 2000 | 8896.443 | 907.185 | 889644323 | 32000.0 | 907184.7 |
Pound-Force Units Progression Chart
1 lbf
Newton:4.448 N
kgf:0.454 kgf
5 lbf
Newton:22.241 N
kgf:2.268 kgf
10 lbf
Newton:44.482 N
kgf:4.536 kgf
25 lbf
Newton:111.206 N
kgf:11.340 kgf
50 lbf
Newton:222.411 N
kgf:22.680 kgf
100 lbf
Newton:444.822 N
kgf:45.359 kgf
Practice Problems with Solutions
Problem 1:
Convert 25 lbf to Newton
Solution: 25 × 4.4482 = 111.21 N
Problem 2:
Convert 100 N to pound-force
Solution: 100 ÷ 4.4482 = 22.48 lbf
Problem 3:
Convert 50 lbf to kilogram-force
Solution: 50 × 0.4536 = 22.68 kgf
Problem 4:
Convert 10 kgf to pound-force
Solution: 10 ÷ 0.4536 = 22.05 lbf
Problem 5:
Convert 5 lbf to ounce-force
Solution: 5 × 16 = 80 ozf
Daily Uses of Pound-Force
Torque wrench specifications for automotive repairs
Weight lifting equipment and gym machine ratings
Construction bolt and fastener tension requirements
Aircraft maintenance and aerospace engineering
Industrial machinery force specifications and safety limits
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